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4/8/2013 3:19PM

Tweeting Tips from the Shorty Awards

The Shorty Awards, which celebrate the best of social media, received over 1.8 million tweet-nominations for this year's awards. Shorty Awards host Felicia Day and founder Greg Galant discuss what's new for the 2013 Awards and tips for being a better Tweeter. Photo: Getty Images.

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